by emilyerose | May 26, 2017 | Coaching, Featured, From Intermediate to Advanced
As I write this, I’m jam-packed in between all 6 of my siblings, way too many pillows, never enough snacks, and stacks of suit bags in our family’s van as we head to NITOC. The national tournament for Stoa begins Monday, NCFCA kicks off in 18 days, and NSDA kicks off...
by emilyerose | Apr 14, 2017 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Soapbox
Editors Note: This article was written by Ethos Associate and Coach Mikayla Simpson. Mikayla was trained by Isaiah for most of her debate career and continues to embody the spirit of Ethos at Union University in Tennessee. This was it. This was the heart-throbbing...
by Noah Howard | Feb 21, 2017 | Coaching, From Intermediate to Advanced, Soapbox
This is it. This is what you’ve been waiting for. The stage is set. You’ve been wanting to debate in finals for two years, and now you finally get your chance. As you walk up the steps to take your place, you can’t help feeling like a champion already. Even though you...
by Noah Howard | Jan 27, 2017 | From Intermediate to Advanced
Are you looking to bring your affirmative case to the next level, but don’t know what to add? Here are the top five tips to help your aff rounds gain a new edge. Tip #1: Memorize facts and quotes The first time I saw this done with a quote was in outrounds at NCFCA...
by Noah Howard | Dec 30, 2016 | Coaching, Communication/Rhetoric, From Intermediate to Advanced, Technique
At my first debate camp, I learned to debate within a structure that made my nerves go away and my confidence appear. At my first practice tournament, I argued within a framework that allowed me to understand the complex ideas that I was discussing. And at my first...
by emilyerose | Dec 7, 2016 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Lincoln-Douglas, Thinking Strategically
“Why should we go to the Chinese buffet?” “Because Chinese food is tasty!” “But the food we have at home will save us money!” “But I’d rather have tasty food!” “Well I’d rather have money!” The value clash of the ages: Money vs. Taste. Reasons to prefer or value...
